Tag Archives: Hot rod pedal car

Seeking entries for the new Gallery section.

Posted on March 24, 2015 by Chad Erickson

I have been working on a gallery section for the past couple of months, but I need many more pictures and build info from you all. If you have a Stroller or Radio flyer you built for a little one … Continue reading →

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Why won’t my Custom wagon and/or stroller steer where I want it to? ie. What is Steering Ackerman?

Posted on July 31, 2013 by Chad Erickson

This is a question I have had many times. It usually comes in the form of a question about a problem with a custom Radio Flyer Wagon someone has built. and it goes like this…. “My wheels turn to far … Continue reading →

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Navarro Pedal Car built for the Petersen Automotive Museum

Posted on February 12, 2013 by Chad Erickson

Mike Herman at H&H flat heads in California built this sweet pedal car for the Petersen museum last year. The money raised at auction for this creation was $4,025.00.   They decided to build the 1932 into a Navarro Lakester … Continue reading →

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Peterson Museum “Deuce Week”

Posted on July 28, 2012 by Chad Erickson

They’re modifying pedal cars again for charity. This time for under privileged children. The idea is to set up a fund to help kids come to the Petersen automotive museum and help develop future gear heads. Starting with the stock … Continue reading →

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Troy Trepanier’s modified pedal car for the JDRF auction in 2007

Posted on March 4, 2012 by Chad Erickson

I was looking through an old hard drive and found these pics of one of my favorite cars that were built to raise money for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation’s auction about five years ago. As you can see it … Continue reading →

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Back to the 50’s. A great place for ideas for your next wagon.

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Chad Erickson

I know this post is a long time coming. These pictures were taken during this years Back to the 50’s in Minneapolis, Mn. My cool daddy was there on all three days. Easily the best day for checking out wagons … Continue reading →

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Handbuilt hotrod strollers.

Posted on March 20, 2011 by Chad Erickson

These are a few photos I found online almost six years ago. The builder of this stroller obviously has some serious skill. The stroller wheels in front look to just be loose or not turning with the steering wheels input, … Continue reading →

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Our 32 Ford stroller.

Posted on December 6, 2010 by Chad Erickson

Hey all, Thought I would post up a pic of the Stroller I made about 3-4 years ago. I started with a 32 ford pedal car and fabricated a frame and steering unit. This allows the stroller to pushed and … Continue reading →

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Why we buid these Wagons/Strollers.

Posted on November 27, 2010 by Chad Erickson

Hey all, I have been going through my pic library to find some wagons for inspiration for those looking to build and/or modify a Radio flyer wagon or pedal car for your children. In the past 4-5 years I have … Continue reading →

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